Usuba
Festive Kalach with Raisins and Nuts
Rich yeast bread loaf enriched with egg yolks, butter, raisins and nuts. A traditional Christmas delicacy with a crispy crust and tender crumb.
- Total
- 120 min
- Standard serving
- 269 g
Ingredients
Total 9
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Add yeast and half the flour to warm milk. Mix until smooth.
- 2
Step 2
Beat the egg yolks with sugar until white and fluffy. Add softened butter and mix well.
- 3
Step 3
Combine the yeast mixture with the butter-egg mixture. Add the remaining flour and salt.
- 4
Step 4
Knead the dough until it stops sticking to your hands. Slap the dough on the table 300 times to develop the gluten.
- 5
Step 5
Add raisins and nuts to the dough. Mix well and place in a warm place to rise.
- 6
Step 6
Let the dough rise in volume, then knead it again.
- 7
Step 7
Lightly roll out the dough and twist it into a rope.
- 8
Step 8
Place the braid in a form or on a baking sheet, shaping it like a pretzel (ring or horseshoe).
- 9
Step 9
Let the kalach rest for 5 minutes.
- 10
Step 10
Coat the kalach with whipped egg white and sprinkle with nuts.
- 11
Step 11
Bake at 180°C for 40–50 minutes until golden brown.
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